<div dir="auto">Excellent </div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, May 12, 2022 at 8:50 PM Esther Levegnale via CT-NFB <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)"><div dir="auto">wow, that is awesome news! Absolutely wonderful! Esther<br><br><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:13pt">Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max!</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM, Elizabeth Rival via CT-NFB <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"></div></blockquote></div><div dir="auto"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal">Hi, awesome <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div style="border-style:solid none none;border-top-width:1pt;padding:3pt 0in 0in;border-top-color:rgb(225,225,225)"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> CT-NFB <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Mary Silverberg via CT-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 11, 2022 2:39 PM<br><b>To:</b> Lucia Lee (<a href="mailto:llee@nfbct.org" target="_blank">llee@nfbct.org</a>) <<a href="mailto:llee@nfbct.org" target="_blank">llee@nfbct.org</a>>; Maryanne Melley <<a href="mailto:maryanne.melley@gmail.com" target="_blank">maryanne.melley@gmail.com</a>>; NFB of Connecticut Mailing List <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>>; Joseph Kolczynski <<a href="mailto:joesan1215@hotmail.com" target="_blank">joesan1215@hotmail.com</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Mary Silverberg <<a href="mailto:marysilverfox@gmail.com" target="_blank">marysilverfox@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [CT-NFB] Fwd: Governor Lamont Announces Expansion of Virtual Mobility Assistance Pilot Program to Bradley International Airport<u></u><u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Great news!   AIRA is  now  available at Bradley Airport<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">Mary Silverberg<u></u><u></u></p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Governor Lamont's Office</span></strong> <<a href="mailto:lamont.news@ct.gov" target="_blank">lamont.news@ct.gov</a>><br>Date: Wed, May 11, 2022 at 2:13 PM<br>Subject: Governor Lamont Announces Expansion of Virtual Mobility Assistance Pilot Program to Bradley International Airport<br>To: Mary Silverberg <<a href="mailto:marysilverfox@gmail.com" target="_blank">marysilverfox@gmail.com</a>><u></u><u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background-color:rgb(236,236,236)"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0in"><div align="center"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="640" style="width:480pt;border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td width="640" style="width:480pt;padding:0in"><div align="center"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="640" style="width:480pt;border-collapse:collapse;background-color:white"><tbody><tr><td width="640" style="width:480pt;padding:0in;background-color:rgb(58,149,210)"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail20.com/t/j-l-vlrukiy-tuhktkddhi-d/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="85" height="64" style="width: 0.8854in; height: 0.6666in;" id="m_58516528346434653_x0000_i1029" src="http://i3.cmail20.com/ti/j/CB/EFA/29C/054946/images/ctgov.png" alt="CT.gov Logo"></span></a></span><u></u><u></u></p></td></tr><tr><td width="640" style="width:480pt;padding:0in"><div align="right"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="640" style="width:480pt;border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr style="height:6pt"><td width="640" style="width:480pt;padding:0in;height:6pt"></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="font-size:9pt;color:rgb(10,10,10)"><a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail20.com/t/j-e-vlrukiy-tuhktkddhi-r/" target="_blank"><b><span style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(0,113,187)">Web Version</span></b></a>     <u></u><u></u></span></p></div></td></tr><tr><td width="640" style="width:480pt;padding:0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail20.com/t/j-l-vlrukiy-tuhktkddhi-h/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="640" height="182" style="width: 6.6666in; height: 1.8958in;" id="m_58516528346434653_x0000_i1028" src="http://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-align:justify;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(10,10,10)">“Whether it’s accessing a ticket vending machine or navigating one of our busy train stations, over the last several months this pilot program has made a difference in people’s lives,” <strong style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">Governor Lamont said</span></strong>. “By leveraging new technology, we can help travelers access vital services in our state. As one of the region’s premier airports and with more people traveling, it’s great news that Bradley International Airport is joining us in this innovative pilot program.”<u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(10,10,10)">The Aira service allows users to stream live video to an Aira agent who will in turn provide navigational or other support. At the airport, this may be particularly useful for navigating the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint and screening process, interacting with ticket and gate personnel, exploring retail and dining options, and general terminal navigation.<u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(10,10,10)">“We are pleased to be joining this pilot program which will enhance our ability to offer exceptional service to our passengers,” <strong style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">Kevin A. Dillon, executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority, said</span></strong>. “At Bradley Airport, we strive to make travel easy and convenient for everyone and it is our hope that with the introduction of Aira we will provide a more seamless experience and independence for those traveling who are blind or have low vision.”<u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(10,10,10)">The Aira pilot program is a collaboration between the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services. The pilot is being administered by the Connecticut Transportation Institute at the University of Connecticut and is being funded through federal research dollars, making it possible to offer an 18-month subscription at no cost to the user.<u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(10,10,10)">“We’re excited to have Bradley Airport now included in the pilot program,” <strong style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti said</span></strong>. “Expanding the use of the Aira app increases access, safety, and independence for those with visual impairments. No matter how someone travels in Connecticut, we want them to reach their destination safely.”<u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(10,10,10)">“We are thrilled to see this innovative technology expanding to Bradley,” <strong style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif">Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services Commissioner Amy Porter said</span></strong>. “This public transportation app enhances ease of travel and greater independence for individuals who are blind or have low vision.”<u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(10,10,10)">The goal of the pilot program is to evaluate the Aira service and its effectiveness in providing travel assistance when using public transportation in Connecticut, as well as access to essential services. A complete report and evaluation of the service will be available at the end of the pilot program, continuing through March 15, 2023.<u style="font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:"Open Sans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